Getting from Thessaloniki to Lemnos

If you are heading to Lemnos from Thessaloniki you are making your way from the second largest city in Greece to an island in the northern Aegean, relatively close in geographic terms given both sit in the northern part of Greece. Lemnos has long sandy beaches, a Byzantine castle above the harbour at Myrina and some of the best Muscat wine in Greece.

Getting there by air

Lemnos has its own airport with daily connections from Athens and seasonal direct flights from Thessaloniki in summer. When the direct service is running the flight takes around 45 to 50 minutes making it one of the most effortless connections from Thessaloniki to any Aegean island. Check the schedule carefully as direct flights are seasonal. Alternatively fly from Thessaloniki to Athens and then Athens to Lemnos.

Take the train, bus or drive

Thessaloniki is connected to Athens by train, taking around 4 to 5 hours, and by KTEL bus, taking around 5 to 6 hours. From Athens the long Piraeus to Lemnos ferry runs around 3 times a week and takes around 12 to 15 hours. Flying from Thessaloniki is considerably more practical than the combined train and ferry journey for most travelers.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Thessaloniki to Lemnos. Getting there by sea means traveling to Piraeus for the long ferry to Lemnos.

Your best option

Fly directly from Thessaloniki to Lemnos when the seasonal service is running. It is the fastest and most practical approach at under 1 hour. When direct flights are not available, fly from Thessaloniki to Athens and then Athens to Lemnos. Lemnos Airport is around 22 kilometres from Myrina so factor in a taxi on arrival. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Thessaloniki to Piraeus via the E75 motorway and take the overnight Piraeus to Lemnos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.